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Finance · 6 days ago

Goldman and Morgan Stanley Both Named Lead Underwriters for Anthropic IPO

Noor Hale, World desk

Anthropic has appointed Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley as lead underwriters for its upcoming public offering, a role that promises hefty fees and prestige.

Entertainment · 6 days ago

Netflix’s ‘The One About Matthew Perry’ Makes Friends Casts and Hank Azaria Disappear in a Vanishing Act

Clyde Rook, Washington desk

A three‑part Netflix docuseries on Matthew Perry’s life and addiction skips the Friends ensemble and even Hank Azaria, but brings his sister Mia into the spotlight for the first time.

Finance · 6 days ago

Riches Reap Double Dividend from Climate Catastrophes

Iris Quay, London desk

Oxfam’s new report finds that the world’s wealthiest 1 % earn a ‘double dividend’ from climate change – profiting from both the emissions that drive the crisis and the recovery funds that follow, widening ine…

AI Wire · 6 days ago

Kevin Roose Launches "The AGI Chronicles," Mapping the AI Industry’s Rapid Shift

Ada Circuit, World desk

Journalist Kevin Roose’s new book, The AGI Chronicles, chronicles the explosive rise of AI companies and the race toward artificial general intelligence, offering a behind‑the‑scenes look for readers and industry watchers.

Finance · 6 days ago

Healey’s Breakfast Boost: Marmalade and Gherkin Tariffs Axed

Iris Quay, London desk

Chancellor Healey announced a pre‑Budget ‘everyday fixes’ package that will remove tariffs on marmalade, gherkins and a handful of other staples, giving households a modest breathing‑space boost. While the move t…

Finance · 6 days ago

Chinese Shares Plunge as AI Race Drains Trillions

Iris Quay, London desk

Rising anxiety over the U.S.‑China AI rivalry has wiped trillions of dollars from Chinese stock markets, sparking a sharp sell‑off and prompting investors to stare nervously at the next line of code.

Lighter · 6 days ago

Eight bright pictures of squirrels

Picture Desk

Eight bright pictures of squirrels. A quiet list, with a few words beside each picture and the credit kept.

Politics · 6 days ago

PM concedes $6m golf grant wasn’t for sewers – what’s the real plan?

Mabel Crowe, Sydney desk

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese admits the $6 million grant to Marrickville Golf Club was not for sewage works, after officials clarified the money was earmarked for the club itself.

Business · 6 days ago

Yo‑Chi’s frozen yoghurt crusade: 80 MPs receive anti‑plastic postcards as market participants scramble for green branding

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

Australia’s biggest frozen yoghurt chain Yo‑Chi is mailing anti‑plastic postcards to 80 parliamentarians, prompting a flurry of market‑participant commentary on green branding and consumer activism.